Pnf
- 1.Match the following definition: Awareness of posture, movement, and changes in equilibrium and the knowledge of position, weight, and resistance of objects in relation to the body.
- A.
Neuromuscular
- B.
Proprioception
- C.
Facilitation
- D.
PNF
- 2.Match the following definition: Pertaining to nerves and muscles
- A.
Proprioceptive
- B.
Facilitation
- C.
Neuromuscular
- 3.Match the following definition: Hastening of an action or process; especially the addition of the energy of a nerve impulse to that of other impulses activated at the same time.
- A.
PNF
- B.
Facilitation
- C.
Neuromuscular
- D.
Proprioceptive
- 4.PNF patterns can be used for PROM and to increase strength and functional movements.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Overflow or activation of synergistic muscles:
- A.
Irradiation
- B.
Quick stretch
- C.
Traction
- D.
Timing
- 6.Which of the following is NOT true concerning PNF patterns?
- A.
PNF patterns are more concerned with mass body movements as opposed to specific muscle actions
- B.
PNF can restore or enhance postural responses of normal patterns of motion
- C.
PNF patterns are more concerned with specific muscle action as opposed to mass body movements.
- D.
PNF uses proprioceptive input to improve (facilitate) neuromuscular function during human movement.
- 7.Which of the following is (are) true regarding PNF manual contact?
- A.
Motor responses influenced by stimulation of skin and other receptors
- B.
Use of cylindrical grip
- C.
Make sure contact is on the side of the body or body part you are facilitating
- D.
Use of lumbrical grip
- 8.Which of the following is (are) true regarding PNF manual contact?
- A.
Position yourself so that you move in the same direction you want pt to move (diagonal plane)
- B.
Use of verbal cues
- C.
Have pt look away from their body part
- D.
Resistance should be no greater than the resistance that allows full ROM.
- 9.Quick stretch facilitates contraction of the muscle by stimulating muscle spindles.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Which of the following is the correct definition? Facilitates co-contraction (activation of agonist and antagonist) which is good for stability and pushing movement.
- A.
Traction (manual distraction)
- B.
Quick stretch
- C.
Approximation (manual compression)
- D.
Irradiation
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